The schools in Sheridan, Montana have changed a few years ago to the 4 day school week instead of 5 days. The counselor said that change with the 7th through 12th grades are working very well academically. Also, their Fridays (which is their day off) are usually used for various activities and sports. This change was academically driven. Their attendance has increased too because of the change and there is very few parental complaints.
-- From Laurie Bartoletti, Sheridan school counselor through email.
Look at the states that allow 4 day school weeks! ^_^
Thanks to the webistes I posted up there ^^^ and for google.com for the random pictures i used for this wiki. no copyright intended... this is for educational purposes only... :D
For a brief overview about the difference of a four day school week can be touched briefly through this site.
--|National Conferance of State Legislators|
Also, there are many benefits for the 4 day school week, which can be specifically read in this link.
-- eHow- 4 day school week benefits
These links offers more facts about the shortened school week.
-- eHow- shortened school week facts
-- YahooVoices- 4 day school week
The schools in Sheridan, Montana have changed a few years ago to the 4 day school week instead of 5 days. The counselor said that change with the 7th through 12th grades are working very well academically. Also, their Fridays (which is their day off) are usually used for various activities and sports. This change was academically driven. Their attendance has increased too because of the change and there is very few parental complaints.
-- From Laurie Bartoletti, Sheridan school counselor through email.
Thanks to the webistes I posted up there ^^^ and for google.com for the random pictures i used for this wiki. no copyright intended... this is for educational purposes only... :D
Works Cited
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"Four-Day School Weeks." School Calendar, Four Day School Week Overview. Web. 14 May 2012. http://www.ncsl.org/issues-research/educ/school-calendar-four-day-school-week-overview.aspx.
Gilmore, James. "Facts on a Four Day School Week." EHow. Demand Media, 29 Mar. 2010. Web. 14 May 2012. http://www.ehow.com/facts_6153762_four-day-school-week.html.
Paulas, Rick. "The Advantages of a Four Day School Week." EHow. Demand Media, 09 Feb. 2010. Web. 14 May 2012. http://www.ehow.com/list_5974060_advantages-four-day-school-week.html.